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What happens after you achieve financial success? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Mark Podolsky, known as "The Land Geek," to discuss passive income, AI, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose beyond financial success. Mark shares how he transitioned from investment banking to building a successful land investing business and explains why creating systems is the key to gaining both financial freedom and time freedom. Together, Carl and Mark explore how AI is changing the way businesses operate, why leaders should think of AI as an operating system instead of another tool, and why success ultimately comes down to relationships, purpose, and being present. Listen now for practical insights on building wealth, using AI with intention, and measuring success beyond the bottom line. Connect with Mark:  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelandgeek/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelandgeek   Twitter https://twitter.com/TheLandG...

Are you building, coasting, or struggling? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox welcomes confidence coach Scott Ballard for a conversation about the mindset of today's entrepreneur. Scott explains his "Day 1, Day 2, Day 3" framework and why many business owners become stuck between growth and decline. The discussion covers courage versus confidence, the importance of telling yourself the truth, finding purpose, and taking the next step forward—even when it's uncomfortable. If you're leading a business or navigating change, this episode will challenge how you think about growth and leadership. Listen now and discover what it takes to move back to Day 1. Connect with Scott: Website: https://www.confidencecoach.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-ballard/22/504/a32 Instagram: https://Instagram.com/scottconfidence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConfidenceScott YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/coach2confidence/ Ch...

Networking is not about collecting business cards. It is about building relationships that create measurable business growth. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Donnie Boivin, founder of Success Champion Networking, shares how business owners can stop wasting time networking and start building systems that generate real ROI. In this conversation we discuss: • Why most networking groups fail business owners • The difference between introductions and referrals • Building a network that actually creates revenue • How to create strategic relationships that scale • Why business development requires discipline If networking has felt frustrating, this episode offers a different way to think about relationships, sales, and growth. Listen now and start building your championship team. Connect with Donnie:  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boiv...

AI is moving faster than most businesses realize. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Trent Gillespie, former Amazon executive and CEO of Stellis AI, breaks down what business leaders need to understand about AI agents, automation, and organizational readiness. We discuss: • Why prompts are no longer the main conversation • How AI agents are changing work • What leaders should do to prepare employees for change • Why businesses need visibility in AI search and recommendation systems • How organizations can build AI adoption without overwhelming teams If you think AI is only about saving time, this episode will challenge that assumption. Listen now and start building for your future customer. Connect with Trent:  LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/trentgillespie   Website https://trentgillespie.live     Check out this episode!

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Ryan Hogan , founder and CEO of Talent Harbor , about entrepreneurship, leadership, recruiting, and recovering from failure. Ryan shares the story of building a zombie-themed event company that scaled quickly before collapsing into bankruptcy. He explains the stress, lessons, and rebuilding process that followed. He also discusses launching Hunt A Killer, scaling the business to more than $55M in revenue, and eventually exiting the company. You will learn: • Why great businesses need the right people • How top sales talent changes company growth • What companies miss when hiring salespeople • Why peer groups matter for leaders • How Ryan rebuilt after losing everything If you lead a business, hire talent, or want practical lessons on growth and resilience, this episode is worth your time. Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations.   Check out this ...

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Rich Kahn, CEO and co-founder of Anura.io, about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and digital ad fraud. Rich shares lessons from building multiple successful technology companies over the past three decades while staying committed to family and long-term relationships. The conversation covers leadership, work-life balance, remote work, scaling teams, and how businesses lose billions each year to fraudulent digital traffic. You will learn: • Why entrepreneurs regret not taking the risk • How strong company culture improves retention • What ad fraud is costing businesses today • How leaders can protect both growth and family priorities If you lead a business, manage marketing spend, or want to build a healthier company culture, this episode is worth your time. Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations. Connect with Rich:  LinkedIn https:...